ICSS Class of 1991

IM MACULATE

ALUMNAE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SECONDARY SCHOOL
ITAK, IKONO - AKS.

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CLASS OF ‘91

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SCHOOL ANTHEM

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SECONDARY SCHOOL, ITAK
CENTRE OF LEARNING
FOUNTAIN OF EXCELLENCE,
PILLAR OF LOVE AND SERVICE

YOU ARE A LAMP OF TRUTH AND WISDOM
YOU ARE THE SOURCE OF OUR INSPIRATION
WE CHERISH YOUR IDEALS AND PRECEPTS
AND WE PLEDGE TO UPHOLD YOUR HONOUR
AND GLORY ALWAYS

IMMACULATE! SPRING OF TRUE KNOWLEDGE
IMMACULATE! HAVEN OF VISION FARE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, ITAK!

WE ARE PROUD TO BELONG TO YOU!

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WELCOME NOTE

By Offiong Ononokpono (SP)

It has been 30 years already since we walked out of a great Citadel of
learning, Immaculate Concep on Secondary School Itak, Ikono; a haven of
vison fair indeed.

There could not have been a be er me to celebrate the years, for now our
lives are glazed with experiences, the girls have become women, with many
carrying their candles to light their world. The world has become even larger
than Mma. Jaja said it was. Yet we live, s ll we soar.

We gather as a family to thank God who has led us through the years. Sadly, we
lost Okpon Utuk, Ekae e Uko, Helen Idem, Nnamso Assiek, Anne Ekpo, Imo
Effiong, Tahiri Ekpe, Mercy Ekong, Idongesit Peters and Juliana Charles. May their
souls rest in peace.

ICSS Class 91 forum, came to be a er Uduak Johnson (Jonkito) made an excellent a empt
at lis ng the names of the girls that passed through ICSS in season '85 to '91. Sharing
memories within the group became a fun me to look forward to, me here became my
favorite spice for all dull days and voila, it has come to stay.

In this forum, we seek to encourage ourselves to greater and be er works, give healthy shoulders to
lean on, celebrate life in all its glory, share moments and experiences. Though a very informal group, we
have encouraged every member to pay at least 1,000 every month to the group account to help with some of
our expenses as the needs arise. Most of the ac ve par cipants have gracefully done this and it has been most
helpful. During this reunion we will deliberate more on a las ng structure to guide our opera ons. This will be
binding on all a er the celebra on, enough reason why we should all a end physically or virtually.

We intend to share our experiences, to keep hope alive, to encourage ourselves never to stop trying as there is no
limit to what determina on and purposeful strides can achieve. We intend to learn more about middle age and
the years ahead.
We intend to unwind in lots of ways, relive the years, laugh about our childhood follies and truancies. The
celebra on will be so 'LIT' I know it, I feel it already.
Time is not fixed. As the years roll, so do our ages. So, let us celebrate life while we can.
Let us rejoice Lovelies, the me is just right and the season apt.
I love you all and I am glad to be part of your world. We share a story.
God bless class 91

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PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES

Time Activity Venue Participants Facilitator or Meeting Objectives/Required Inputs
for each meeting
3:00pm -5:30pm Departure from various Anchor
5:30pm -6:30pm destinations to venue Ample time for all locations to arrive and
6:30pm -8:30pm Person settle

6:30pm -8:30pm Thursday, December 16, 2021 (Arrival)
8:30pm -9:30pm
9:30pm -10:30pm Ikot Ekpene All Location Team
10:30pm
5:30am -7:00am leaders
7:00am -8:30am
Welcome Remark by the host Ikot Ekpene All Eme Mfon Orientation of the facilities

Mission objective, Updates Ikot Ekpene All SP Overview on the expectations of the
and Key messages from mission
committee members

Pictures/Catch up/Re- Ikot Ekpene All All Reminisce and catch up and food
union/Dinner

Movie (Smart Money Ikot Ekpene All Mfon Orok Recreation and Bonding and lessons
Woman) acquisition

Jesus Time Ikot Ekpene All Ukeme Asuquo Night Prayers and corporate worship

Bed time Ikot Ekpene All All Retiring for the day

Friday December 17, 2021

Morning drills and workout Ikot Ekpene All Healthy Living

Breakfast Ikot Ekpene All Eme/All Bonding and knowledge acquisition

8:30am -8:45am Recap/Introduction Ikot Ekpene All Malix Reviews, sharing and catching up on our
present status
8:45am -10:00am Menopause (Discourse) Ikot Ekpene All Mbono/ Nnette Preparing us ahead
10.00am- 11:00am Ikot Ekpene All Rehearse for the thanksgiving on Sunday
Pictures/Choir Practice/School Ekaette
Anthem All Matthew/ Nap
All Assiek Encouragement to take our health
11:00am -12:00pm Rest and Siesta Ikot Ekpene All seriously
12:00pm - 1:30pm My Health As I Age Ikot Ekpene Eat food
Sylvia Revive, bond and Enjoy

1:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch Ikot Ekpene All Caterer Refresh
2:30pm – 4:30pm Pictures/Games/Health check Ikot Ekpene All Fun memories of the school and reasons
Malix/All to give back to the school
4:30pm – 5:30pm Clean up Ikot Ekpene All Health Necessary
5:30pm – 7:00pm Itak, A Place to Remember Ikot Ekpene All Personnel Recreation and Bonding and lessons
All acquisition

CW/ASP Night Prayers and corporate worship
Retiring for the day
7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner Ikot Ekpene All Caterer
8:00pm – 9:30pm Ikot Ekpene All Malix Healthy living
Movie Continuation/Recap Bonding and knowledge acquisition
9:30pm -10:30pm and Lessons (Smart Money Ikot Ekpene All Etimfon Eboh
10:30pm Woman)
Jesus Time Ikot Ekpene All All

Bed time

Saturday, December 18, 2021

5:30am -7:00am Morning drills and workout Ikot Ekpene All
7:00am -8:30am Breakfast
Ikot Ekpene All Irene/All

8:30am -8:45am Recap/Introduction Ikot Ekpene All Eme Reviews and sharing and catching up on
our present status

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8:45am -10:30am Financial Intelligence/Our Ikot Ekpene All SP To help in better financial decisions
10.30am- 11:15am Dues and Levies (Discourse) Ikot Ekpene All
Pictures/Choir Practice/School All Ekaette Rehearse for the thanksgiving on Sunday
Anthem All Matthew/
All Assiek To assess/appraise the state of the school
11:15am – Visit to Itak Itak Emem Bassey with regards to what we can give back to
12:30pm the school
Uduak Johnson Exhale
12:30pm -1:45pm Life After School - Ikot Ekpene
1:45pm - 2:30pm Experiences, Challenges and Ikot Ekpene All Nap
Lessons (Discourse)
Rest and Siesta

2:30pm – 4:30pm Pictures/Games/Health Ikot Ekpene All Malix/ All Reviving, bonding and Giving back to the
All Health society
check/Picnic/Visit to Widows Personnel
All Refresh
4:30pm – 5:30pm Clean up/Rest Ikot Ekpene

5:30pm – 7:00pm Let’s Touch the Heavens for Ikot Ekpene All ASP Spiritual Refiring
7:00pm – 8:00pm our Destinies Ikot Ekpene All Caterer Necessary
Dinner

8:00pm – 9:30pm Parting Words/ Gifts Ikot Ekpene All Irene/Malix Recreation and Bonding and lessons
9:30pm Exchange/Re-introduction Ikot Ekpene All All acquisition
Pack Up/Bed Time Retire for the day

Sunday, December 19, 2021

5:00pm – 8:00am Wake up, bath and Prepare Ikot Ekpene All All Preparing for church service

8:00am – 9:00am Departure and Arrival Ikot All All To meet church in time
9:00am – 12pm Thanksgiving Proper Ekpene/Uyo All LPCFC
Uyo Celebration/Gratitude to God for life and
preservation for these 30years

CLASS OF

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PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR THANKSGIVING
SUNDAY DECEMBER 19, 2021

1. Call to worship 9:00am – 9:05am
2. Praise/Worship 9:05am– 9:25am
3. Praise Report 9:25am – 9:35am
4. Hymn 9:35am – 9:40am (Count Your Blessings)
5. Prayers 9:40am – 9:50am (Pst Idongesit Eteng)
6. ICSS Class of 91 Choir 9:50am – 10:00am
7. Tithe/ Offering 10:00am – 10:10am
8. Choir 10:10am – 10:20am
9. Jesus Revealed 10:20am – 10:55am
10. ICSS Alumnae Class of 91 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving

10:55am – 11:15am
11. Vote of Thanks 11:15am – 11:25am
12. Announcement/First Timers/Benedic on 11:25am – 11:35am
13. Pictures And Departure 11:35am

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HYMN

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
1. When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,

When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

[Chorus]
Count your blessings; Name them one by one.
Count your blessings; See what God hath done.
Count your blessings; Name them one by one.
Count your many blessings; See what God hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings; ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.

3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.

Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

4. So amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be1 discouraged; God is over all.

Count your many blessings; angels will a end,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.

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Former Name: Mfon Orok
Nickname: Fonirocks
Present Name: Mfon Lawrence
Business Name: Malix
Fun memory: Our 1st variety night where I sang a song that went viral (In
the land of Egypt there were 10 plagues), Fee drive, my games moments
on Saturdays as a games Captain and Christmas carols
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Public Servant
Loca on: Uyo

Uduak C. W. Former name: Uduak C. W. Akpan
Akpan Nickname: Terra Rosa
Present name: Uduak Udeme Akpan
Fun memories: The songs we sang in the dormitory, led by the Dormitory
Prefect before we went to bed. I s ll can't get some of the songs out of my
mind, like 'Kuku kpororiyo, kpororiyo, kpororiyo, esanga udim kiet. Ndito
Abasi ekpeyenede ima, ekpeyenede ima, ekpeyenede ima, ekpesanga
udim kiet.'
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Nuclear Physicist
Present loca on: Alberta, Canada

Former Name: Ofonmbuk Akpan
Nickname: Ofonylanky
Present Name: Dr. Ofonmbuk Harcourt-Whyte
Business Name: Golden Pages
Fun memory: Inter house sports/visi ng days
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Communica on Consultant
Loca on: Port Harcourt

Ofonmbuk
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Former name: Mfon Bassey Edet
Nickname: Mfybas
Present name: Mfon Udeme Emmanuel
Fun memory: “Pls pass down that fair Prate.” “Fictoria Udoh,
who kif you dormitory?” (Ma Matron s ll)
Loca on: Uyo

Mfon B. Edet

Former Name: Eno Ukpong
Nickname: is Borax
Fun memories: when it was me for games and I'm the one singing also
when I'm playing Handball
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Accountant
Loca on: Lagos

Eno Ukpong

Former Name: Idongesit Essien Idongesit
Nickname: Ife Brown Essien
Present Name: Dr. (Mrs) Idongesit Efaemiode Eteng
Business Name: CBCCI- Channel of Blessings
Fun memory: My very first term in JSS 1E when God made me come
first ovearall in JSS 1. I never forget the feeling of going up the stage.
Loca on: Calabar

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Former Name: Ukeme Asuquo
Present Name: Ukeme Ime Eduok
Business Name:
Fun memories: Social/ Variety Night. Evening Vesper Service, Visits to the
stream when there was no water in school (my first and only visit to any
stream).
Loca on: Uyo

Former Name: Ime Effiong Umoh
Nickname: None
Present Name: Ime Etoro-obong Inyang

Business Name: Jaelinyang Enterprises

Fun memory: Soak And Travel/ Merriment
Loca on: Uyo/Akwa Ibom

Ime E.
Umoh

Former Name: Idongesit Ekpenyong
Nickname: Eye D
Present Name: Idongesit Inwang
Business Name:
Fun memory:
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Astute teacher
Loca on: Uyo

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Former Name: Mbono Effiong Essien
Profession: Medical Social Worker
Nickname: Mbono Blossom
Present Name: Mbono Blossom
Fun memory: Ma Me y in the refectory- "you shilren have come
back with your baaad habid"
Loca on: University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar

Mbono Essien

Former Name: Idongesit Imo Edem
Nickname:

Present Name: Idongesit Ekwere Eshiet
Business Name:
Fun memory:

Loca on: Uyo

Idongesit Edem

Former Name: Offiong Ononokpono Offiong
Nickname: Bertha Ononokpono
Present Name: Offiong Ononokpono
Business Name: Salmon deal
Fun memory: Variety Night
Loca on: Uyo

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Former Name: Ini-Abasi Udo-Nya on

Nickname: Nicky

Present Name: Ini-Abasi Robinson
Business Name:
Fun memory: Prac cing and winning in dancing compe
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teacher

Loca on: Calabar

Ini-Abasi
Udo-Nya

Uduak Udofot Former Name: Uduak Udofot
Nickname: Udeeze
Present Name: Uduak Peter
Business Name: Udeeze
Fun memory: Mma Ma e Ma e address during our luncheon.
Occupa on/Career/Profession:
Loca on: Eket

Former Name: Ekae e M B Akpan Ekaette M
Nickname: Easy E Akpan
Present Name: Ekah Ibiorubo Charles-Allagoa
Business Name: DHL BNY Agency
Fun memory: Nafest '89 At Bauchi State
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Courier Services
Loca on: Bonny Island, Rivers

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Former Name: Nne e Akpan Nnette Akpan

Nickname:

Present Name: Nne e Ekpenyong
Business Name:
Fun memory: 1. Refectory with Ma Ma , 2. Saturday morning dormitory
inspec on 3. Visi ng day a ermath 4. Night prep
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Medical prac oner

Loca on: Calabar

Ekanem Ikott Former Name: Ekanem Iko

Nickname:

Present Name: Ekanem Iko
Business Name: Kem Rita Nigeria
Fun memory: Taking Mma Me 's fish alongside another person to sip Garri
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teacher and Event Manager

Loca on: Uyo

Former Name: Anita Odiong Anita
Odiong
Nickname: Niri diong

Present Name: Anita Odiong
Business Name: Seabuds
Fun memory: Ea ng geisha and sardine on Saturdays, Sack racing on
inter house sports, visi ng days, stage plays etc.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Professor Business, CEO

Loca on: Abuja

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Former Name: Maria Bernard Ibanga Maria Ibanga

Nickname:

Present Name: Mariastella Bassey Archibong
Business Name:
Fun memory: Sunday evening Service known as Vespar
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Educa on Consultant at State Secondary
Educa on Board of Akwa Ibom State.

Loca on: Ikot Ekpene,Akwa Ibom State

Etimfon Eboh Former Name: E mfon Eboh

Nickname:

Present Name: E mfon Diffa
Business Name:
Fun memory:
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Public Servant
Loca on: FCT, Abuja

Former Name: Eme E m Mfon Eme E. Mfon
Nickname: Emy
Present Name: Eme Assiak
Business Name: Eme
Fun memory: Games & Clowning in class
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Business/Event Management/Catering
Loca on: Lagos

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Former Name: Affiong William
Nickname:
Present Name: Winner Kudos
Business Name:
Fun memory: Singing in the school choir was both challenging and fun-filled, dancing
compe ons during anniversaries in St. Joseph dormitory dance group, the bond we
shared, like girls of the same parents was awesome. I remember during our SS3
extension when some village boys threatened to come and rape us, how we purchased
razor blades and planned on how to deal with them, how we dealt with those corpers
who insinuated that girls must be used and dumped, the Mr. "Baphy" saga... I could go
on and on. The bond we shared was great. I love this set of girls immensely.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: An Educa onist, educa onal
administrator/proprietress
Loca on: Port Harcourt

Former Name: Sylvia Okpokpo
Nickname: Sylykoko
Present Name: Sylvia Ukanga
Business Name: The GO
Fun memory: Too many to men on.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Cri cal care nurse (Cardiac intensive care unit)
Loca on: England (United Kingdom)

Sylvia
Okpokpo

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Former Name: Ola Ukanwoke
Nickname: None
Present Name: Ola Dike
Business Name:
Fun memory: Princi's strokes
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Train Dispatcher at Greater Anglia UK
Loca on: United Kingdom

Imoh Ntuen Former Name: Imoh Effiong Ntuen
Nickname: Imohntuen/Imontuza
Present Name: Imoh Mar n Esi
Business Name: Amazing Kitchen
Fun memory: Faking menstrual flow to get exit card
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Caterer
Loca on: Lagos

Former Name: Nancy Atabong Nancy Atabong
Nickname: NancyPeace
Present Name: Nancy Okon-Efiok
Business Name: Homewise interiors
Fun memory: Sneaking in & out with day students to visit grandma, returning to the
dorm with wanted and unwanted goodies
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Decora ons
Loca on: Calabar

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Former Name: Mary Kibble
Nickname: Kibble eyenobong
Present Name: Mary-kibble Daniel Udoh
Business Name:
Fun memory: Variety nights
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil Servant/Seasoned Farmer
Loca on: Eket

Josephine Mary Kibble
Udofia Former Name: Josephine Udofia

Nickname: Joesco

Present Name: Josephine A. Amadi
Business Name:
Fun memory: Saturday display for new students and inter-house sports - My most
memorable day in School was one of the Inter-house sports. The race was
tough.4×400M relay race. I was the last runner up, the 3rd person to give me the baton
fell while wai ng to catch up with her, others passed me by but I overtook them and
made it to the second posi on.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil Servant-Med Lab. Scien st

Loca on: PH

Former Name: Ikwo Ekpin Ikwo Ekpin

Nickname: Ekpincsh

Present Name: Idorenyin Bassey
Business Name: Iduella
Fun memory: Studying so hard for exams in the bush, yet almost missing the exams
because it had long started.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Public Servant/Business
Loca on: Uyo

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Former Name: Irene Sylvester Essien

Nickname: Renobaby

Present Name: Mkpouto Ini Ekpo
Business Name:
Fun memory: Variety nights and vesper services

Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching/catering services

Loca on: Uyo

Uduakobong Irene Essien
Eshiet Former Name: Uduakobong Eshiet
Nickname: Youdea Edet
Present Name: Uduakobong Edet
Business Name: Uduakobong Edet
Fun memory: We were in night prep in JS 1A, the fluorescent bulb in our classroom
refused to stay on. So we started dancing, which made it seem as we were dancing in
slow mo on. Unknown to us Princi was doing her rounds, she came into the class
catching us in the act. For our punishment, she marched everyone to her house. We
were asked to kneel down and guard the flowers in her garden. Not much of a
punishment looking back now. One of my fondest memories of Itak.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Lecturer
Loca on: Coventry, United Kingdom

Former Name: Blessing Ukimson Blessing
Nickname: Ukimson Ukimson
Present Name: Blessing Inyang Uko
Business Name: Blecon nental
Fun memory: Plenty fun mes.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Accountant
Loca on: Port Harcourt

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Former Name: Eno Sunday Ekam
Nickname: Noty kamty
Present Name: Eno Sunday Ekam
Business Name: Excel venture
Fun memory: Cha ng with Friends
Occupa on/Career/Profession:
Loca on: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State

Eno Ekam

Irene Umoh Former Name: Irene Sylvester Umoh
Nickname: Iréné In Ac on
Present Name: Irene Enefiok Archibong
Business Name: MummyKemsy
Fun memory: ICSS was known for excellence in all aspects. We always came out tops in
compe ons in other schools such as: 1. music 2. sports 3. debates etc. not forge ng
the wonderful principal we had in the name of Mrs. R. M. Geo-Jaja who guided us
through the right path and here we are today celebra ng ourselves. Itak was really the
place to be.
Occupa on/Career/Profession:
Loca on: Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Former Name: Joyce Izere Joyce Izere
Nickname:
Present Name: Joyce Alfred Akeode
Business Name: HEIRS Interna onal
Fun memory:
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Propritress/Pastor
Loca on: Lagos Badagry

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Former Name: Nseobong Peter Nseobong
Nickname: De Casual Peter
Present Name: Nseobong Bassey
Business Name: Lady Nseobong Bassey
Fun memory: Mosquito killer
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Formerly Banking
Loca on: Uyo

Abigail Former Name: Abigail Umoh
Umoh Nickname: Nmakim
Present name: Abigail Ekeng
Business name: Bikengco Enterprise
Fun memories: hand ball and volleyball
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil servant/Business
Present loca on: Calabar

Former Name: Itoro Effanga Inyang Itoro Inyang
Nickname: Itorot/Pre y Hazel
Present Name: Itoro Victor Edon
Business Name: Starbricks Enterprises
Fun memory: Choir reversals with Ma Mbakara, Saturday sanitary
inspec on, Ma Mbakara's voice when flogging, visi ng days, climbing of
stage, going out for choir compe ons, bell ringing for food.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil Servant and a Great Farmer
Loca on: Eket

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Former Name: Rosemary Fabian Ukpong Rosemary
Nickname: Rossy Ukpong
Present Name: Rosemary Emmanuel Bassey
Business Name: Emily
Fun memory: Saturday variety night, games and choir rehearsals for VESPER service. Akpabio
And going to the stream behind the school. Whenever that back gate was opened,
mmmmm freedom to see the outside world.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Pastor with RCCG/Civil servant
Loca on: Uyo

Imeh Ukott Former Name: Imeh Uko
Nickname: Uko ai
Present Name: Imeh Esen
Business Name: Imeh Esen
Fun memory: Sports
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Real Estate Investor
Loca on: United States

Former Name: Emily Akpabio
Nickname: Emmie
Present Name: Emily Akpabio
Business Name: Zidybas bou que
Fun memory: Variety nights, Vesper service
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Medical doctor
Loca on: Akwa Ibom

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Iquo Udobot
Former Name: Ekae e Godwin Assiek
Nickname: KASID
Present Name: Ekae e Godwin Assiek
Business Name: E&G Enterprise.
Fun memory: Remembered when set 91 were asked to go home and bring our
parents. I remembered Idongesit Ikpe any me we were told to kneel down for any
offense she didn't commit but was commi ed by her classmates, she will say; I will
men on!
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil servant
Loca on: Uyo

Imoh Ananah Former Name: Imo Ananah
Nickname: A-N-A-N-A-H
Present Name: Imo Stephen Nsuabia
Business Name: Wealth Crea on
Fun memory: Vespar Service
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching
Loca on: Adamawa

Former Name: Iquo Udobot
Nickname: Maysam
Present Name: Mary Samuel Nguma
Business Name: Blossom
Fun memory: Variety show night
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Business
Loca on: Port Harcourt

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Former Name: Ikobong Etukudoh Ikobong
Nickname: Etuks Etukudoh
Present Name: Iko-Abasi Thompson
Business Name: Reuel Edu Consult
Fun memory: “You'll never take 1st posi on, if you like read from morning ll night”, said Itoro
Inyang. I wept in my heart, a er prep I went to the chapel to pray and I said; “Lord, I only want to
pass my exams”. That term when my dad received the result, I took 1st out of 156. That was the only
and last me I took 1st posi on. Inibeghe Etuk, Offiong and Idongesit Fidelis carved a niche for
themselves at the top spot and were resilient against new entrants. It was fun when Mma Mbakara
told me “Iko, well done, keep up”. Itoro Inyang thank you for challenging me and disbanding my inner
capabili es which pushed me to the top.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching
Loca on: Ikot Abasi

Former Name: A m Inwang
Nickname:
Present Name: A m Akeh
Business Name:
Fun memory: Vesper Service, Inter-house sports
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Telecommunica ons
Loca on: Lagos

Atim Inwang

Former Name: Timma Enoh Timma Enoh

Nickname:

Present Name: Timma Ifon

Business Name: Smartkids

Fun memory:
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Business
Loca on: Uyo

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Former Name: Uwem Ntuen

Nickname: Ebony Mama

Present Name: Uwem Daniel Ekpa

Business Name:

Fun memory: The inter house sport and the houses' entertainments

Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching and Farming

Loca on: Uyo

Former Name: Emem E m Bassey Uwem Ntuen

Nickname: Embassy

Present Name: Emem Umoh Umoh

Business Name: Jolly Treat Services

Fun memory: Christmas vesper Carol
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Caterer/Administrator/Cha ered Manager
Loca on: Uyo

Emem Bassey

Former Name: Iquo Asuquo Iquo Asuquo
Nickname: Iquisiqui
Present Name: Deborah Shi u
Business Name: Borah
Fun memory: Using choir rehearsal to escape Mr Otung's farm work, cleaning each
leaf of flower in Princi's office as morning duty and having to finish before refectory

me; dress rehearsal with Princi before going to any choir compe on; the day I spent
almost whole day in library in a bid to escape Mrs Umoh's (VP) flogging, caught on our
way home n returned back
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Pension Manager
Loca on: PORT HARCOURT

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Former Name: Nkeseobong Sunday Obot Nkeseobong
Nickname: Nkelooks Obot
Present Name: Angela Nkeseobong Joseph
Business Name: Jobellah Collec bles
Fun memory: When a snr broke my pail. instead of being sorry she asked me to report to
Babangida who was the then head of state. I reported to Princy using her words. Come and
see how they got whipped and were asked to supply me with my bathing water for the term.
They begged me for forgiveness without referring to Babangida again.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Business/Networking
Loca on: UYO

Ini-Ibehe Ekop Former Name: Ini-Ibehe Jerry Ekop
Nickname: Inibeks
Present Name: Ini-ibehe Julie Kogor
Business Name:
Fun memory: Having hens laying eggs in my up locker and my class duty waste
basket and off I run to Eka Lucky in the kitchen to help cook them for me.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil servant/Agriculturist
Loca on:

Former Name: Idaraesit Henry Idaraesit
Nickname: Henry
Present Name: Idaraesit Tobby
Business Name:
Fun memory:
Occupa on/Career/Profession:
Loca on:

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Former Name: Chinwe Onyemelukwe

Nickname: NA

Present Name: Jasmine Aromaegbe

Business Name: Jasz House

Fun memory: The togetherness and love we experienced.

Occupa on/Career/Profession: Accountant/Clergy

Loca on: Port Harcourt Chinwe

Onyemelukwe

Former Name: Aniema Nyong

Present Name: Aniema Agu

Business Name: Flourishing cuture

Fun memory: Our variety nights, visi ng days and games

Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teacher

Loca on: Calabar/Ikom

Aniema Nyong

Former Name: Margaret Owo Margaret Owo
Nickname: Persone
Present Name: Margaret Owo
Business Name:
Fun memory: The Vespa service, visi ng days:when it's almost done
& you've not been called out! Christmas Vespa & the Carols!
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching
Loca on: Mkpat Enin LGA

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Former Name: Pa ence Fintan Bassey
Nickname:
Present Name: Pa ence Ekpo
Business Name:
Fun memory: Ironing with box iron. Laying on the field outside Immaculate house with
Ekom John, learning how to sing “Roses are red, violets are blue”. Running away from
bush baby into the dormitory at night a er using the toilet
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Social worker
Loca on: London, United Kingdom

Uduakobong Former Name: Uduakobong Sunday Johnson
Johnson Nickname: Jonkito
Present Name: Uduak Johnson
Business Name:
Fun memory: Singing in the choir, Weekend Games, Ea ng cold eba with geisha
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Radio Presenter with Voice of Nigeria...
Loca on: Lagos

Former Name: Inibeghe Etuk Inibeghe
Nickname: Etuk
Present Name: Pst Inibeghe Etuk
Business Name:
Fun memory: The school choir and Christmas services
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil servant
Loca on: Uyo

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Former Name: Victoria Etukakpan
Work with Nickname:
Present Name: Victoria Udeme Udofia
Business Name:
Fun memory: Vesper service on Sundays
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
Loca on:

Emediong Former Name: Emediong Inwang Inyang Victoria
Inyang Nickname: Etukakpan
Present Name: Emediong Macaulay Williams
Business Name: Mfonobong
Fun memory: None Alfred
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil servant
Loca on: Uyo

Former Name: Mfonobong Christopher Alfred
Nickname: Present Name: Mfonobong E m E m
Business Name: None Fun memory: One of us confronted a senior when we
were in JSS 1 for taking her lantern. "You took my dantern, took my dantern
and tol me to knee dang. Knee dang for what? I cannot knee dang for my
dantern”
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teacher
Loca on: Lagos

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Former Name: Ekom John
Nickname: EkyPresent Name: Ekom George.
Business Name: Engeo Nig Limited.
Fun memory: I had several interes ng experiences, the one that readily comes to my
mind is on visi ng days, when I get called... I will instantly perk up & pick up speed to run
towards my parents, jump & hug my Dad, while he holds me & spin 360° in excitement...
Another fun moment was when we gathered, while Uduak Johnson & others will be
sharing amusing stories & proverbs that will raise laughter... Then another was during our
game me, when we had to be out on the field, to prepare for our annual inter house
compe on, which is when I get to play my favorite sport, table tennis.
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Contractor
Loca on: Eket, Akwa ibom state & Lagos state.

Janet Edet Former Name: Janet Bassey Edet
Nickname: Jannybabs
Present Name: Janet lmoh Edet
Business Name: S llegacy designs
Fun memory: Swapping food at refectory
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Civil service, coaching and sewing
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Former Name: Iniobong Sunday Jeremiah

Profession/Career/Occupa on:

Nickname: Jerewild

Present Name: Iniobong Adegboyega Ibrahim

Business Name: The Prophe c Praise

Fun memory: The day that the Prophe c oil on my head worked for me. It was an extraordinary

flogging galore by the V.P Mrs Umoh and her flogging team. My name was among those that took

pictures which was against the school's rules and regula ons. It was a terrible sight to behold let alone Iniobong
being on queue for my turn, I asked God, please deliver me by all means, if you don't, behold thy Jeremiah
daughter cometh home, I wasn't sure I was going to survive it, as I stood there wai ng for my turn to go

in for the flogging and also saying my last prayers, She came outside swea ng and checked through, she miraculously poin

ted at me, I almost passed out, She said" run quickly to so class and call me Mrs. somebody... miracle is real, I evaporated as

fast as I could, and a er some hours, I went back straight to my class. I met my fellow colleagues in trouble crying who

couldn't even sit, the fair ones were already turning red. They suspected I didn't go back as I looked so cool, but I wasn't

available for interroga ons, for no one should expect me to go back to Egypt where God saved me from the taskmasters

Occupa on/Career/Profession: Business, Teacher, Evangelist

Loca on: Ibadan, Oyo state

Former Name: Bessie Daniel Okon
Present Name: Bessie Elvis Edet
Business Name: Fun memory: Dancing and crea ng funs
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Teaching
Loca on: Uyo

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Former name: Nsimo Evans
Nickname:
Present name: Nsimo Aniefiok
Business Name: Nsimo Biochemicals
Fun memories: Visi ng days
Present loca on: Ikot Ekpene
Occupa on/Career/Profession: Nursing

Nsimo Evans

FALLEN STARS

FALNLnEamNsHo OAsRsiRekORS Tahiri Ekpe May we be consoled by the
Imo Effiong sweet moments/memories
Ekaette Uko Okpon Utuk we shared of/with each of
Anne Ekpo Idongesit Peters them while on earth and may
Helen Idem Juliana Charles we who are alive make our
Mercy Ekong ways right with our maker
through Jesus Christ so that
when our mes come, we
would truly be told that our
souls rest in peace!

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KNOW YOUR MATES AND LOCATIONS

NAMES LOCATION PHONE NUMBER NAMES LOCATION PHONE NUMBER
MFON OROK UYO 07083020813 IDARA UKUT LAGOS 08023526406
CHINWE ONYEMELUKWE PH 08033097305 IDARAESIT HENRY EKET 08035103405
EME MFON LAGOS 07033234829 IDONGESIT EDEM UYO 08096109769
ENOEMEM UKPANAH ABUJA 08034408514 IDONGESIT EKPENYONG UYO 08062483202
ETIMFON UMOH ABUJA 08132444927 IDONGESIT O. ESSIEN 08036686095
IDONGESIT ESSIEN CALABAR 08038722277 IKWO EKPIN UYO 08023313850
IQUO ASUQUO PH 08023042488 IFURE BASSEY 08154126358
UDUAK JOHNSON LAGOS 08123522889 IKOBONG ETUKUDOH IKOT ABASI 07064478922
MARGARET OKOKON US +1 6784376248 IME UMOH UYO 08023383093
MBONO ESSIEN CALABAR 08034442886 IMEH UKOTT US +1 2812506493
OFFIONG ONONOKPONO UYO 08084236511 IMOH NTUEN LAGOS 07013521059
SYLVIA OKPOKPO UK IMOH ANANAH ADAMAWA 08034438622
UDUAK CW CANADA +447507885661 INIABASI UDONYAH CALABAR 08063194119
IRENE ESSIEN UYO +1 2049551577 INIOBONG JEREMIAH IBADAN 08068591285
ABIGAIL UMOH CALABAR 08084169454 IRENE UMOH UYO 08023317346
AFFIONG WILLIAMS PH 08054196459 IRENE UMANA UYO 07037785047
AMAKU AWATT CALABAR 08171247057 ITORO INYANG EKET 08023388663
ANIETIE AKPAN ABUJA 08020718522 JOSEPHINE UDOFIA PH 08052369018
ANITA ODIONG ABUJA 07033521107 JOYCE IZERE BADAGRY 08189413250
ATIM INWANG LAGOS 08036770451 UKEME ASUQUO UYO 08023178589
AYATMO UYO 08022228234 MARRY KIBBLE EKET 08138907724
BLESSING UKO PH 08055644347 MARGARET OWO MKPAT ENIN 08035404766
EDEN ECOMA 08037412881 MARIA IBANGA IK 07039191190
EDIDIONG EFFIONG EKET 08035177990 MFON ALFRED LAGOS 08023349146
EKAETTE ASSIEK UYO 08023368585 MFON BASSEY UYO 07082435506
EKAETTE MATTHEW BONY 08126338600 MFON GREGORY UYO 08166480967
EKAETTE MFON LAGOS 08067805153 NANCY ATABONG CALABAR 08033414856
EKANEM IKOTT UYO 08093458729 NKESE OBOT UYO 07080264633
EKOM JOHN LAGOS 08032783797 NNETTE AKPAN CALABAR 08037237979
EMEM BASSEY UYO 08140414077 NSEOBONG PETERS UYO 08023234348
EMILY AKPABIO IKOT EKPENE 08023351850 NSIKAN UDOH CALABAR 08063097796
ENO EKAM IKOT EKPENE 07033514770 OFONMBUK AKPAN PH 08091000069
ENO UKPONG LAGOS 08066031442 OLA UKANWOKE UK
ENOBONG INYANG 07030666863 OTOBONG OKON UYO +447555738423
PATIENCE FINTAN UK 07068283300 EMEM OKON LAGOS 08106152425
ROSEMARY UKPONG UYO +447854107394 EMEM ALPHONSUS UDOH UYO 08028161343
SONIA OROK ABAK 08038917581 JULIET OKON UYO 08063968860
THERESA ARCHIBONG EKET 08187183078 NSUAHAENO JACOB ABAK 08035398196
TIMMA ENOH UYO 08032167545 NKOYO UTUK UYO 08026208302
UDUAK UDOFOT EKET 08037924382 VICTORIA NTA UYO 08033106481
UDUAKOBONG ESHIET UK 08189199614 KARIBA IKIRIKO LAGOS 08065220423
UTIBE UKPONG UDO PH +447454378331 EKAETTE NTEKOP PH 08037067049
UWEM NTUEN UYO 08033417558 MFON INYANG UYO 08139113519
VERONICA ALEX US 08026761060 MFON MOSES US 08023510506
VICTORIA ETUKAKPAN UYO +1 9732898671 EMEM OKON +1 2014564064
ANIEMA NYONG CALABAR/IKOM 07019408173 AWATT AWATT LAGOS 08028161343
EMEDIONG INWANG INYANG UYO 08038939205 UFON UDOFIA UYO 08035352490
UWEM AKPABIO US 08029403799 BESSIE OKON IK 08025188818
QUEENETH EYANG +1 832 451 0103 NSIMO EVANS ABAK 08103173801
EMEM OKON UDOH US 08035456309 NSUAHAENO JACOB UYO 08088054508
MINIKA EFIOK +1 719 640 3388 INI-IBEHE EKOP UYO 08026208302
IQUO UDOBOT PH 07065819545 INIBEGHE ETUK 08036245366
JANET BASSEY UYO 09122108854 MFON AKADI 07031302109
08023529172 08088612948

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OUR HEALTH AS WE AGE

By Sylvia Okpokpo

Health is wealth, a very simple statement that cannot be over emphasised. One can never appreciate
health unless you experience the devia on from your normal homeostasis. We all know that change is
the only constant thing in life and ageing is no excep on, reaching mid-life, does not have to mean
mid-life crises, experiencing physiological and emo onal changes as we age might be inevitable but there are
ways to embrace and live our mid-age lifestyle as the beginning of the best years to come.

Our current lifestyle is a determinant of our future health, therefore, now is the me to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate your lifestyle in order to age GRACEFULLY.

We o en hear that ageing is a normal process and there are obvious signs of ageing e.g. wrinkles and grey hair,
the ques on is, do you know that ageing affects every system that makes up the human body? I am sure we
o en wonder what part of the ageing process is considered normal. As we all know, the human body is very
complex and all the systems work in harmony to maintain a healthy func oning individual, an insult to one
system generates a sympathe c reac on from others thereby disrup ng the body's homeostasis, it will be
beneficial to have an idea of the different changes that may occur in the different systems of the body as we
age and how to manage them:

NERVOUS SYSTEM: Degenera ve process takes place in the brain as we age which can affect our memories
and thinking abili es, being very forge ul may be obvious sign.

MGT: Engaging in physical ac vi es, exercise more as it increases blood flow to the brain, healthy ea ng (
fruits, vegetables, whole grains ), low fat diets, decrease alcohol intake- too much alcohol leads to memory
loss, stay mentally ac ve- read books, engage in quizzes and puzzles and socialise more as it doesn't give room
for depression.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: As we age there is narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart thereby exer ng
more pressure on the heart as it pumps blood resul ng in high blood pressure.

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MGT: Eat healthy diets, exercise regularly especially cardiovascular exercises such as swimming. Get enough
sleep as it helps to repair your heart and blood vessels. Avoid unnecessary stress as this increases pressure on
your heart.

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: Most women experience vaginal dryness as part of their ageing process and this can
make sex uncomfortable.

MGT: Have a discussion with your other half as this very changes will concern him as well, this very change if
not managed properly can become complex. Regular exercises is recommended as it improves the release of
sexual hormones, also visit your doctor as specific treatment such oestrogen cream could be suggested for the
vaginal dryness.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: As we age, most of us experience a decline in metabolism, we can accumulate weight if
our food por on doesn't change, and there is also risk of cons pa on.

MGT: Eat healthy diets rich in high fibre, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, reduce intake of diary products and
fa y foods and meats, reduce your food por on, engage in physical ac vi es, and increase your fluid intake, in
order to maintain a healthy weight exercise regularly.

URINARY SYSTEM: Our bladders and pelvic floor muscles losses elas city as we age thereby causing us to have
urgency and frequency in micturi on, it could also lead to stress incon nence.

MGT: perform Pelvic floor exercises, visit the toilet regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid bladder
irritants.

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: Our bones seems to shrink in size and density as we age, they become weak and
very prone to fractures; they lose strength, and flexibility this will result in joint pain.

MGT: Increase your calcium and vitamin D intake, increased physical ac vi es is recommended, limit your
alcohol intake.

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SKIN: Our skin loses elas city, becomes thinner and fragile as we age. There is also a decrease in produc on of
natural oils which could make our skin drier and wrinkled.

MGT: Use mild soap and warm water for your bath and shower and use mild moisturiser and not bleaching
cream.

NOTE: Our sensory organs such as our sight and hearing are also affected with age and medical checkup is
advisable.

In Conclusion, we may not be able to stop the ageing process but we can definitely make choices that can
improve and maintain a healthy life as we age, living a healthy life mostly involves weight management,
healthy ea ng and exercises which means it is very cheap to stay healthy. I am always of the opinion that black
people are organically created by God and we are so blessed with our body composi on hence, BLACK DON'T
CRACK. Every appliance works be er when rebooted and we are no excep on, yearly MOT is recommended
for us all.

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ITAK, A PLACE TO REMEMBER

By Uduak CW. Akpan

The trees looked like they were weeping. The sun, up in the sky radiated cold rays. The air was s ll,
unfriendly, unkind, unsure. Whose idea was it to take me to boarding school? I am only 11 years old, I
thought to myself. How am I going to cope, alone; no Mum, no Dad, no sisters, no brothers, no friends. No
wonder I was shivering in the car, on that warm a ernoon as my parents drove me from home to Itak.

A er a journey that felt like eternity, Dad and Mum dropped me off at Itak. It was my first day at school. The last
few weeks had been a frenzy; the tailor had sewn my uniforms, we went shopping for blue berets, brown
sandals, a small ma ress, a pillow, white bedsheets and pillow cases, a plas c bucket, toiletries – including
bleach and blue to keep my white uniforms dazzling, provisions, a small iron, cutlass, broom. Mum bought me
Tetmosol soap and dus ng powder, she said the tetmosol soap would protect me from scabies and other skin
infec ons and the dus ng powder would keep heat rashes at bay. My long hair was cut low a day before we le
home. I put all my newly sewn uniforms in one of Mum's leather boxes. The items my parents bought for me
were so many, that I wondered if my parents were sending me away from home for good.

Let's take a pause here. Reflect on your first day in Itak……..what are the feelings that come to your mind. Group
discussion……..

- How was your first night in Itak?
- How did you survive the first week?
- What school work did you do?
- What was your favourite ac vity? Going to the farm? Dancing? Singing? Girls Guide? JETS?
- Who were your friends in school? How were you formed by these friendships?
- Did you have a school mother, school friend, school cousin, school daughter?
- Who was your favourite teacher?
- What do you think was unique about the '91 Set?

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Let's think about your last day at Itak. You have wri en your WAEC exams. You have registered for Jamb. You
have a plan for your future.

Let's go back 30 years, you are about to walk out of the gate in Itak for the last me as a student. What are your
feelings? Are you smiling? Are you feeling like a success? Are you thankful? Compare those feelings with the
feelings you had, as you were brought to Itak on the first day.

Finally, I am Mrs. R. M. Geo-Jaja's legacy. You are Mrs. R. M. Geo-Jaja's legacy. What legacy are you leaving or will
you leave behind. Do not answer this ques on, ponder it.

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EMBRACING AND ENJOYING MENOPAUSE

By Mbono Essien

INTRODUCTION
It has been observed that menopause occurs when a woman has stopped menstrua ng for 12 months
consecu vely and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55 but
can develop before or a er this age range (Vivien 2017). For most women menopause can trigger
uncomfortable symptom, such as hot flashes and weight gain, causing them to seek medical a en on. While
some women have symptoms at all. During this phase of life, there is a natural decline in reproduc on
hormones.

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?
The ceasing of menstrua on? The period in a woman's life (typically between the ages of 45 and 55) when
menstrua on ceases for consecu ve 12 months. It also brings an end to fer lity. Oxford Language Dic onary.

AGE RANGE FOR MENOPAUSAL EXPERIENCE
Studies reveals that menopause occurs more in women's age ranging from 45 to 55. This means that it also
occurs in women below 45 years which is earlier than normal while those 45 and above is considered normal,
(Dennertain et al 2002).

CAUSES OF (EARLY) MENOPAUSE
Natural decline in reproduc ve hormones: There are 2 main female hormones- estrogen and progesterone.
They help develop and maintain female sex characteris cs and play important role in the menstrua on cycle,
fer lity and pregnancy.

Primary ovarian insufficiency: This is the loss of normal func on of the ovaries before the age of 40. In this case
the ovaries do not produce normal amount of estrogen or release eggs regularly. It leads to infer lity. With
treatment a woman with this condi on can get pregnant.
Surgery that remove the ovaries (oophorectomy): A er this surgery, menstrua on ceases and normal
symptoms of menopause manifest such as night sweats, hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

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Chemotherapy and radia on therapy: Both are used for the treatment of cancer but they can cause early
menopause because these treatments are toxic to the ovaries, especially when used at high does during
treatment. Whole body radia on therapy and radia on in the pelvic area are more likely to affect the ovaries.

STAGES OF MENOPAUSE
These process take place gradually through three stages.
- Perimenopause: Here the cycle becomes irregular. Most women hit this stages around age 47. With this

irregular flow and hot flashes one can s ll get pregnant.

- Menopause: This is when an individual has the final menstrual period. One may be unsure if that is the last
one un l 12 months roll past. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep problems and other symptoms are
common in this stage.

- Post Menopause: This begins when you hit the one-year mark from the last period. Once that happens, that
individual could be referred to as postmenopausal for the rest of her life. At this stage vaginal bleeding is not
expected, so consult a doctor as soon as possible if you experience such.

SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE
Menopause usually in self diagnosable especially where individuals are well informed or educated. Symptoms
vary in severity due to gene and the stages (perimenopause) are also a factor to be considered. They include:
- Irregular menstrua on
- Hot flashes; Insomnia
- Mood swings
- Brain fog (migraine) leading to gradual loss of memory
- Vaginal dryness
- Pains in the vagina during intercourse
- Night sweats
- Weight gain and slowed metabolism
- Chills; charges in skin elas city
- Thinning hair and dry skin

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- Loss of breast fullness
- Finally, period cessa on.
skipping periods during perimenopause is common and expected. O en, menstrual periods will skip a month or
months and return for few months. Periods also tend to happen on shorter cycles, so they are closer together.
Despite irregular menstrua on, pregnancy in possible (Jah Shifren 2008). If have you have skipped a period but
not are not sure if it is a menopausal transi on, consider a pregnancy test.

SIDE EFFECT OF MENOPAUSE ON THE BODY
Menopause involves a whole host of effects on the body which is usually uncomfortable, though for some,

effect may go unno ced.
- The reproduc ve func on of the body declines. No ovula on, no pregnancy. Decreased or lack of libido.
- The endocrine system is affected by slow metabolism. The body reserves energy more because calories and

fat are not easily brunt. This can lead to weight gain. (Wulf 2016).
- Menopause affect the nervous system and infringes on the overall mood. One may experience mood

swings that cause irritability, anxiety or depression beyond a couple of weeks. Sleep can be challenging with
hot flashes and night sweats.
- It may also affect memory.
- The excretory system also sends its signal through urine incon nence. One may urinate more o en or leak
when you laugh, sneeze or workout. Frequent urina on can also interfere with sleep.
- Cardiovascular system: lower levels of estrogen may increase the risk of heart diseases, such as heart a ack
or stroke. Where necessary your doctor may recommend Hormones Replacement Therapy (HRT) to
counteract some of these changes.
- Skeletal and muscular systems: Bones may lose their density during menopause. This can increase risk of
bones fractures. Menopausal women are also at risk of developing osteoporosis. This is a condi on where
bone becomes thin and lose their strength as they become less dense and their quality is reduced. This can
lead to broken bones which can cause disability and makes daily ac vi es extremely difficult. Joint may
become s ff and achy. Regular exercise can help reduce pains around the joint.

MANAGEMENT AND SELF CARE OF MENOPAUSE
Treatment depends severity. The treatment is focused on the symptoms for relief, e.g. dryness of the vagina in
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circumstances, oral hormone (estrogen) therapy may be used. An individual who comes down with depression
or anxiety disorders is treated for such and psychoeduca on is a must. (WHO 1996).
- Dietary supplement could be effec ve be it applied alone or in conjunc on with other treatments to

promote health.
- Prac ce what is best for you depending on your circumstances, like drinking may be cold water o en or

taking a shower when you have hot flashes.
- For those achy joint, if one is certain it is not arthri s then one can apply smoothing balm for relief.
- Consume sufficient fruits and vegetable. Make smoothie if you can. Reduce carbohydrate, uncooked salt,

fa y food, alcohol etc.
- Exercise is very important.
- Relaxa on technique: Deep breathing exercise regular rhyme exercise, yoga and other ac vi es that

reduces symptoms of stress.
- Keep your doctor's appointment.
- Quit smoking
- General life style changes.

CONCLUSION
Experiencing menopause for woman of our age range is in evitable. It reminds us of the reality of our ages and
physical advancements. Reaching this phase of life beckons on us to loud our gra tude to our creator Jehovah
God. Therefore, menopause, despite the challenges it comes with in worth embracing and enjoying.

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LIFE AFTER SCHOOL: EXPERIENCES,
CHALLENGES AND LESSONS

By Uduak Johnson

At the end of the school year, as we walked out of the school gate, we all had our hopes, and aspira ons.
Our dreams of what life out in the world would look like. Especially as we looked to the brighter side of
life, we hoped to gain admission into choicy ter ary ins tu ons. A er being holed up for what seemed
like eternity in school, behind bars, amidst rules. Dreams for some was to se le in for early marriage,
considering their background, and for some others because a beau ful woman stared back at them.

Some entered into their family business and some others learnt a trade. Some others relocated outside the
shores of Nigeria. And for an unfortunate few, life took a different turn for them. Life had chosen to decide
what'll be doled out to them and I found myself in this category.

Interes ngly, li le did Hannah (a Bible character) know that she was being prepared to birth a prophet of God.
For the million mes Peninah taunted, mocked, and provoked her, she never knew that God had it all planned
out.. That what the devil means for evil in the life of a child of God, God turns it for good.

Our God is awesome! let's speak of His goodness, wonders and faithfulness as we gather to thank Him for all He
has done for us in the last 30years.

Listen to the concluding part of my tes mony as we gather.

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FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

By Offiong Ononokpono

Financial intelligence though an expert discipline is a must know for all who desire to be successful
irrespec ve of how one defines success. Some may be liquid today and spend more on frivoli es or
carelessly and of course are worse off at the end, while others have li le cash but are financially intelligent
and happy with their toil and are considered successful. It is very rare to find a successful person who is not
financially intelligent.

For this discourse, we will define Financial Intelligence as the knowledge of the INS and OUTS of financial
situa ons. It is a li le bit in all of us and fortunately not gender specific. Most of us are unaware of its advantage
and therefore, downplay its importance.

WHY FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE?
For wealth increase: With a good knowledge of your cashflow… That is, where the money comes from and how
it is used up, it is easy to spot when spending is wasteful and how this can be modified, reduced or totally
discon nued to increase wealth reten on.

For proper enlightenment on how to relate with money: Money is a means to an end, not the end itself. A means
to meet your needs, not the need. Successful people control money and not the other way round… This is ideal.
Formal educa on does not address the issue of money, we need to seek to know.

To help us live life on our own terms: it is not so much about how much one earns but how well one uses those
earnings.
To help us decide on what best to invest in.
Helps us control what to tune up our foresight to, knowing that today's decision will certainly affect tomorrow's
outcome.
FI helps us take calculated risk with less fear.
FI will help us align our Long- and short-term goals.
For proper budge ng.

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WHAT TO DO
Financial Intelligence entails prudence and this is en rely our responsibility and so demands our a en on. We
cannot wish this away as what we make of tomorrow depends on how we build today.

It is important to do the following
1. Choose a Financial plan and s ck to it as best as you can. Failure to do this will keep us was ng rather
than spending resources. Some place themselves in self imposed social classes, some want to be called
good and so spend without restric on, some a end every func on ki ed to the teeth. The list is
endless.
2. Budget wisely, no ng that the least part of your budget should be on the welfare of others. The first
should be your recurring expenses. shelter, food, clothing…. We know the rest.
3. Know what you own, what you owe and what your goals are.
4. Whatever you do, learn to pay yourself first. Give yourself a cash cushion by having an emergency
savings that can sustain you for 12 to 18 months if your source of income is suddenly removed. Check
your lifestyle.
5. Prepare for emergencies: Insurance
6. Start saving for re rement if you have not done that already.
7. Invest in a profitable venture, preferably something you are passionate and knowledgeable about.
Invest in your habit. Learn more about things that interest you. That will help.
8. Do not save only in cash or too heavily in cash. This makes people become panicky if a financial
ins tu on fails or there is infla on in the land. Money suddenly loses value over me, but good
investments appreciate.
9. Invest more on the long term, leave savings for cash cushions, emergencies, and short-term needs.

This list is inexhaus ble so never stop seeking to know more.
It is a ght rope, but I know we can walk it.
Be financially Intelligent, it is the way to go.

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